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Mexican restaurant shut down by inspectors

A popular buffet received a red sticker and another restaurant was ordered to immediately close.

During routine inspections, the Albuquerque Environmental Health Department found several violations at the AA Buffet and Grill at 880 Juan Tabo Blvd. NE, and gave it a red sticker.

Violations included raw chicken, raw shrimp, raw beef and sauces in the walk-in coolers not marked with expiration dates, crab meat thawing at room temperature on a kitchen prep table, no hot water in the men’s room and several dented cans in the dry storage area.

Action 7 News left messages for the owner, but the calls were not returned.After a follow-up inspection, AA Buffet now has a green sticker.

The health department found a long list of violations, including all surfaces greasy and dirty, some food not labeled or dated, open foods stored in refrigerator or freezer, dirty equipment stored with clean items, shelves encrusted with grease and hypodermic needles were spotted in the garbage area.

Because of the number of violations, training is required for the owner and employees.

When Action 7 News stopped by the restaurant, there was nobody to talk to because it’s still closed down. The health department said it’s “overwhelmingly filthy and not safe.”

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